Month: December 2005

Shop ‘till you drop By John Gray Close your eyes and picture it. The two gladiators line up nose-to-nose, weapons in hand, feet planted for traction, both clench their teeth and wait for the signal. Then it happens —suddenly, they...

A few years ago, I had all of my Christmas gifts purchased and wrapped by Halloween. Neurotic or just too much time on my hands? Before you answer, my plan was to beat the stress of holiday shopping and just...

How about that...here we are in December. After what was quite a year for the Capital Region and the United States weather wise, we are entering winter 2005. Things promise to be a bit quieter, but also a bit whiter....

Answer: You don’t. By Kimberlee Brandt While attending a wedding recently I was asked about my profession. The bride and groom were in their late thirties and had finally found one another. Many women at this small wedding were lamenting...

A deep luxurious massage By Lisa Tyrka, LMT Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is an adaptation of an ancient form of barefoot massage that is done when a therapist walks on a client’s back with bare feet while holding onto ceiling...

By Randy Cale, PH.D The holidays are a time where we anticipate lots of wonderful family time together. Whether we celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or simply plan to share time with family, we often spend much of our energy and...

By Judy Torel We live in a culture where consumption runs unchecked. From Halloween through New Year’s Eve, the average American adult gains an average of seven pounds. With the obesity epidemic now spreading to our children, the cultural mindset...

By Henry Klein III During the holiday season, people put a lot of pressure on themselves when it comes to shopping for the right wine. I am here to tell you a few secrets that will ease your stress. First,...

By Mary Beth DeCecco During my formative K-4 school years, I visited the school nurse only once. In third grade I got slammed in the face with a kickball during gym class and was sent to the nurse. When I...

By Dick Buyer It has been a haven for the destitute in Albany for more than five decades. From a modest storefront on Madison Avenue in 1949, to a site on Hudson Avenue, to its present location at 259 S....